Litigation Attorney

Litigation Attorney The candidate will prosecute eviction cases from start to finish. Will defense in municipal code litigation. Other litigation matters including foreclosure defense for associations, creditor's rights bankruptcy and general litigation. Must have license to practice law in the State of Illinois. Should have 1+ year of litigation experience. Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills essential. Experience in drafting condominium governing documents a plus. Experience in real estate closings a plus.Legal1 - 0Full Time0000-00-00 00:00:00

Mortgage Foreclosure Litigation Paralegal

Mortgage Foreclosure Litigation Paralegal The candidate will assist attorneys in multiple offices in their representation of banking and financial institutions in litigation relating to mortgages and foreclosure actions. Will assist with the preparation of court and agency filings, draft documents, e-file with both state and federal courts and perform a variety of case and project management duties. Perform general research utilizing Westlaw, PACER and the internet; cite check and proof read court documents and/or legal memoranda. Perform administrative tasks as needed. Manage cases independently while under attorney supervision. Maintain positive contact with clients and observe confidentiality of client matters. Keep accurate time records. Follow the ethical requirements as set forth by the Rules of Professional Conduct of the State. Responsible for maintaining systems to collect, store and retrieve data, whether it is paper or electronic data. Conduct substantial factual research, and legal research and assemble for attorney use. Research may include cite checking, proofreading of documents and transcript review. This process may involve utilizing additional software applications to assist in the compilation of tables of contents and tables of authority. Prepare documents as directed by attorneys, to assist in the compilation of work product and other such tasks, such as assembling notebooks, preparing correspondence, drafting, proofing or editing reports to clients, drafting and maintaining document indices, preparing witness binders, abstracts, spreadsheets, and preparing, proofing or editing appendices for briefs. Communicate with clients, government agencies or officials, consultants and various other parties on a regular basis to collect and assemble information. Communicate findings to attorney(s). Apply knowledge of the litigation process and legal procedures to tasks. Utilize and have sufficient competency in the various computerized litigation support software applications to manage all phases of electronic document collection, review, production and retention. Draft client reporting forms summarizing allegations and claims, case status and team information. Assist attorneys with client reporting and communications. Draft formulaic motions and shell discovery requests and responses. Assist attorneys with court filings and submissions (including e-filings). Maintain internal case database with case information and deadlines. Manage and organize case documents including client loan documents. Assist attorney with review of documents and preparation for production. Responsible for overseeing other paralegals and temporary help as needed. Train and mentor temporary employees or entry level paralegals and project assistants on current assignments. Record daily time entries in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Firm. Perform administrative tasks such as photocopying, faxing, filing. Must be specifically listed on resume in order to be considered for this position. Bachelor s Degree is required. 3+ years litigation paralegal experience required in a legal environment. Experience with PACER and federal/state court dockets/procedures is essential.Paralegal Certificate is preferred. ELT litigation or banking and/or mortgage-related litigation experience is a plus. Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, Excel and litigation support applications such as Concordance, Relativity, IPRO, LiveNote, Text Map, and PACER. Knowledge of legal research tools such as Westlaw and LexisNexis is essential. Blue booking and cite checking experience is preferred. Must have interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate in person, by e-mail and telephone and follow the instructions effectively from a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact.Legal3 - 0Full Time0000-00-00 00:00:00

Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal The candidate should have 2-4 years experience. Preferably should have experience and medical malpractice. Should have proficiency with record and deposition subpoenas, medical records abstracts, and medical record organization also preferred.Legal2 - 4Full Time0000-00-00 00:00:00

Senior Litigation Paralegal

Senior Litigation Paralegal The candidate will perform a variety of complex duties with limited supervision. Will support attorneys with defense litigation with an emphasis on premises and products liability. Draft responses to written discovery in coordination with corporate clients and their discovery teams. Support legal team by requesting, analyzing and summarizing medical records. Prepare, send and follow up on subpoenas. Claim investigation including interviewing witnesses, taking statements, gathering documents and evidence, etc. Abstract medical records, organize and prepare both outline and narrative summaries of the records for internal use and for presentation to the client. Prepare case analysis, identify issues, omissions and discrepancies. Assist attorneys with medical evidence preparation and organization for hearing or trial. Compose and type document production including case analysis memoranda for attorneys, outline and narrative summaries, and chronologies of medical records, correspondence, and reports. Compile data for exhibits. Performs other duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate should have a very strong understanding of State and Federal court rules and procedures, including Illinois collar counties, excellent computer skills with knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, MS Excel and MS Office 2010/2016, including Outlook; experience with and Juris is a plus. Excellent oral and written communication skills; exceptional attention to detail; able to work independently as well as with the team; exceptional organizational skills essential.Legal5 - 0Full Time0000-00-00 00:00:00

Litigation Junior Paralegal

Litigation Junior Paralegal Duties: Performs substantive tasks that assist our paralegal and attorney teams in preparing for the case or matter at every stage of the litigation process from case inception to completion (initial pleading, factual discovery, expert discovery, pre-trial, trial and post-trial/appellate stages). The projects range from case material compilation for attorney review to participation at trial. Long hours and travel required. Provide legal support to Paralegals and Attorneys in the Litigation Department. Become thoroughly familiar with each assigned active case by understanding the nature of the documents and their relationship to the case in order to be responsive to document requests. Understand the litigation process in order to anticipate what types of documents Attorneys will need so that documents are prepared ahead of time and requests are filled promptly; facilitate communication between paralegals and attorneys; work directly with paralegals and attorneys in coordinating and executing requests. Act as a custodian of any and all documents, media and databases relevant to the active cases. Organize and manage case evidence and materials. Assist paralegals and attorneys with deposition witness files, document productions, briefs and other various tasks as they are assigned in preparation for depositions, hearings, arbitrations, trial and appeals; create many of the witness preparation materials such as deposition preparation binders, direct testimony materials and cross examination materials. Adequately compile and organize case materials; and compile relevant documents in databases and network drives to maintain an accessible case file. Employ various Firm resources, e.g. TextMap, Relativity, SharePoint, LegalKey and shared network drives. Commitment to work overtime and travel as needed, which maybe be heavy at times, and may include weekends or holidays with potential to be for extended periods of time and on short notice.
Qualifications: A college graduate with a strong interest in the legal profession and litigation law with the ability to commit to the position for 2+ years, for those with the desire to attend law or graduate school, or for those wishing to pursue a career as a Paralegal. Excellent oral and written communication skills are necessary with the ability to take direction, welcome constructive feedback, interact professionally with staff, attorneys, paralegals, clients and vendors. A successful candidate must be able to work independently as well as with a team, have an acute attention to detail, takes initiative and is able to multi-task and prioritize while working in a high pressure, deadline-driven environment. Strong technical and critical thinking skills are required. Experience particularly with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and a Document Management System is needed and knowledge of Carpe Diem, Westlaw, TextMap, Relativity, SharePoint and LegalKey is a plus.Legal2 - 0Full Time0000-00-00 00:00:00

Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal The candidate must be a paralegal experienced in personal injury litigation, including medical malpractice. Will handle total case management at all levels of court work, extensive client contact, all aspects of written discovery, depositions, expert witnesses and settlement.Legal0 - 0Full Time0000-00-00 00:00:00

Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal The candidate will provide overall support to attorneys' business needs and assist in pre-trial discovery and trial preparation. Must be proficient with E-Discovery databases, including formulating search functions, document review and management of witness files. Large case management experience a plus. Bachelor's degree and ABA approved Paralegal certificate required. Applicant must be self-motivated and detail -oriented. Must have 5+ years of experience.Legal5 - 0Full Time0000-00-00 00:00:00

Employment Law & Litigation Staff Attorney

Employment Law & Litigation Staff Attorney The candidate should have 2+ years of experience representing employers before government agencies such as the EEOC and IDHR, and supporting a defense team in employment litigation involving issues such as discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, and restrictive covenant enforcement. Must have experience with drafting employment agreements, reviewing employee handbooks, authoring cease and desist letters, and providing client counseling on a wide range of HR issues. Must have strong academic credentials, excellent writing skills, and the ability to work well on a team.Legal2 - 0Full Time0000-00-00 00:00:00

Business Litigation Paralegal

Business Litigation Paralegal The candidate will assist with all aspects of deposition and other discovery preparation, trial preparation, pre-trial compliance, preparation for jury voir dire, trial, post-trial and appellate proceedings, including preparation for oral arguments, case strategy conferences and preparation and filing of motions and briefs electronically or manually. Will review, analyze and draft discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, notices and other court pleadings and documents, including summarizing transcripts and medical records. Identifies, investigates, collects, analyzes and organizes factual evidence, including deposition and witness outlines, and deposition and trial exhibits. Identifies potential expert and/or factual witnesses and advises attorney regarding same. Reviews, analyzes and selects documentation to prepare witnesses and conducts conferences with or takes statements of witnesses and potential witnesses. Participates in the creation of databases, performs data entry, conducts database searches, and generates reports. Identifies, calendars and complies with regulatory agency or court-imposed schedules and orders in accordance with local, state and federal rules and regulations, including coordinating and negotiating scheduling of case events such as depositions and conferences. Conducts legal and factual research including investigating factual issues by review and analysis of documents, telephone interviews, and field investigation. Creates and manages organizational systems for case documents and document productions. Assumes responsibility for operation of trial support technology. Delegates assignments and case-related work to other paralegals, litigation clerks, staff employees and/or temporary employees at the appropriate level of competence to complete the assignment or task in an acceptable and timely manner. Cite-checks and blue-books briefs, and prepares exhibits for same. Communicates with client and other parties, and advises attorney regarding same. Must possess an undergraduate degree or a paralegal certificate as well as 5+ years of litigation experience. Excellent written and oral communication skills and proficiency with MS Office suite are required. Must have ability to read, write, and communicate fluent English; ability to compose documents in the appropriate business style using correct grammar and spelling; ability to communicate clearly using proper grammar and diction over the telephone.Legal5 - 0Full Time0000-00-00 00:00:00